I Wanna Run Barefoot Through Your Hair by Christopher Owens
“In Texas, we had to sneak around, but California teens in San Francisco, they just did whatever the fuck they […]
Babylonia by Organi
Nutritious, healing beats and dreamy, reverb-drenched vocals abound on Babylonia, the second full-length by Organi, aka Mike Walti. From the […]
This Is a Compilation, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
"I honestly couldn’t believe how many great bands I was meeting with killer songs." — Kevin O'Connell of Oakland garage […]
“If you’re starting out as a younger band, take yourself seriously.” Interview with Sour Widows
Revival of a Friend, the 2024 debut by Sour Widows, is a moody alt rock hinterland, an extravagant grunge palace […]
“Living in the Bay Area is a very happy thing.” Interview with Fei of Howan
Asian indie pop rock band Howan draws inspiration from a diverse mix of rhythmic funk, Midwest emo, and math rock. […]
“Having a view of the Ocean Beach horizon from my home studio is an endless inspiration.” Interview with Nico of Peña
New Jersey-raised Nico Valenzuela has established himself and his band Peña as core to the current SF music community with […]
“My big hope is that San Francisco becomes more affordable for, well, everybody.” Interview with Ellie Stokes of Grooblen
Since early days hitting up the Honey Hive and raiding the Ortega branch library for graphic novels, Ellie Stokes has […]
Knife is But a Dream by Tony Jay
"It destroys me every day" Truly a "Treasury of Reveries," as one song here is aptly titled, Knife Is But […]
Labyrinth by JOCK
Atmospheric as hell yet grungy, punkish, and unfraid of a whiny screaming guitar solo (see “O1”), Labyrinth by JOCK is […]
Esotérica Tropical by Esotérica Tropical
Esotérica Tropical, the Latin alternative project of singer-songwriter María José Montijo, debuted this month with a self-titled album described as […]